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Sargara

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  1. I managed to get another look at them today and narrow the condensation issue down to what the root cause is. It appears that the rubber seal on the back of the cap to access the bulbs is either too large or too poor quality and is deforming with heat, you can see the play in it below: No permanent solution yet as I was hoping it was just a case of "oh they weren't fastened correctly the first time". So its worth baring this in mind if you take the plunge like i did but other than that I cant fault them for the price I paid (£380). In regards to the light output: OEM: DEPO: (Different bulbs as they aren't interchangeable and different days hence the lighting/colour. Both are 4300k Phillips).
  2. Great cars. Those interior pics though LOL! You couldn't even be bothered to give it a wipe around with a rag?
  3. 170k in 9yrs, good effort. Wonder what the fuel bill was like
  4. Its the same reason they put big name actors into most films, studio budget. They wouldnt risk the kind of budget this film needs on a new project/idea without someone to draw in the crowds, you will be surprised how many people will watch a film just because they recognise a name in the cast. Needs must I'm affraid.
  5. I just renewed my cover for another year. It was a nice touch being able to do it all online by typing in my reference and inputting my payment details without the need to phone up. I've been with a few brokers and havent encountered that system before, nice one!
  6. I wonder if the Democrats are kicking themselves for ditching Bernie Sanders in favour of Clinton now?
  7. Good price for a replica. I still dont understand why none of the UK manufacturers produced a dual exit style system, they were all traditional backbox designs. Cobra, Scorpion, Miltek. None of them really offer anything that the other doesnt.
  8. Blame the media/celebs. The amount of biased pro-Clinton coverage and Trump slandering probably did more harm than good, it was the same with Brexit. Everyone loves an underdog.
  9. Yeah that's what I'm hoping too, headlight condensation seems a common issue if google results are anything to go by ranging from trapped moisture when fitted, to lack of ventilation, to damaged seals requiring silicone. Either that or I wait for the weather to change and the problem goes away on its own in hotter weather. I had them fitted by CougarStore in the end as i wanted the beam alignment done properly, the install is straight forward:
  10. Yeah had them fitted at the weekend and adjusted as best they could to compensate for the LHD beam pattern, however I noticed I'm getting condensation/vapour due to the cold currently so there's still work to be done. Quick phone pics to show you what i mean: Everything works as it should plug and play, the fitment isn't quite as good as OEM but "fine" and the side/side adjustment wheel has compensated for their throw being LHD. The light output (beam pattern and amount) is definitely an upgrade over my pre-face-lift OEM lights. The only observation is their construction isn't as sturdy as OEM, they feel more flimsy/flexible if you know what i mean? (but you get what you pay for at the end of the day). I wanted to modify the cutoff shield by removing the bulb housing for access but I couldn't undo the 2 bolts pictured in the end: You can see the shield if you look through the bulb opening: I've got a night-time picture of the OEM light output and when I get chance I'll take another with these fitted, its just so damn cold and miserable at the moment in the evenings I cant be bothered
  11. Why do the Goodyear Eagle F1's only come in runflat? Evo rated them 2nd best in this years tyre tests: http://www.evo.co.uk/features/18309/the-best-tyres-2016-evo-tyre-test/page/0/6
  12. Is that front splitter off a Seat Cupra? Haven't seen one of them since my Renaultsport days
  13. One of the better car communities ive had the pleasure of joining. Some are too cliquey, some are too chavy but this is just right (2yrs almost for me)
  14. My mate is running Cobra HFC's on his to supplied and fitte by CS. They sound great
  15. Cheap set of virtually new 19" Varrstoen alloy wheels. Just a shame they aren't the ES2 variety or I would have snapped them up http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Varrstoen-ES4-19-9-5-10-5-alloys-et22-5x114-Nissan-350z-fitment-clears-brembo-/201513767284 £407
  16. Does the car even get up to temperature though before arriving at your destination living on Guernsey?
  17. Not sure where these prices are being obtained from, you can pick them up for £800 each from Nissan: http://www.ebay.co.u...D-/291829834825 Or less from a parts supplier if you shop around.
  18. I'm with Hodaka on this one, I dont know enough about the process of Halogen > HID sorry to answer your question Ashenfox. Worst case scenario I suspect you would need to purchase the 8pin loom (car side) but how you go about swapping/fitting that to your car I dont know. I suspect you either remove the individual 6 wires from your plug, and use the 8pin plug purchased to line the correct wires in the correct places, or figure out which colour wire does what in your 6pin loom and then cut/solder the appropriate wire to the new 8pin loom? Best case scenario its all plug and play?
  19. The ballasts and igniters are the same on all models, you don't need face-lift specifically.. Its a lot more complex fitting to halogens, you have a 6pin wiring loom on your car compared to an 8pin plug in HID headlights. Have a read of: http://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/543300-diy-350z-06-headlight-upgrade-walkthrough-5.html#post10579372 He details which wire needs to go where if you want to do the conversion.
  20. They are between £700 and £800 each new depending where you shop. Always an option tho...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302090514994
  21. Nothing to add other than reading though this thread now from the start, Ekona nailed it. Every post
  22. Great choice, I'm there this Saturday getting the Depo headlights fitted *fingers crossed it goes to plan*
  23. I'm glad I'm not the only person who doesnt "get" this. I appreciate it for being a Nismo, but having not seen an S-Tune like this before I thought someone had fitted a Barryboys body kit to it at first glance. It hasnt aged well at all, very Max Power.
  24. Does the Velocity plenum chamber design in the Ultimate package sacrifice the strut bar out of interest?
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